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bsnes

Ch 037.4of 31 SNES Emulators
  1. 1Runs onAndroid, iOS, Linux, Mac, Windows
  2. 2CostsFree plan
  3. 3Supported platformsWindows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS
  4. 4RewindYes
  5. 5Shader supportYes
  6. 6Cheat supportYes
  7. 7Emulation formatboth
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Overview

bsnes is ranked #3 of 31 in SNES emulators on Specifiction. It runs on Android, iOS, Linux, macOS, Windows. There is a free plan.

bsnes plans and pricing

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bsnes Free Free SNES emulator bsnes.org · 29 Sept 2026

Compared on SNES emulators

Free plan
Yesbsnes.org
Supported platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOSbsnes.org
Rewind
Yesbsnes.org
Shader support
Yesbsnes.org
Cheat support
Yesbsnes.org
Emulation format
bothbsnes.org

Facts

Purpose
bsnes is an open-source emulator for the 16-bit Super Nintendo Entertainment System.bsnes.org · 29 Sept 2026
Platforms
The site lists Windows, Mac, Linux, Android, and iOS as supported platforms.bsnes.org · 29 Sept 2026
Performance controls
Its speed modes include 50%, 75%, 100%, 150%, and 200% settings while retaining smooth audio output.bsnes.org · 29 Sept 2026
Game compatibility
The features page lists Super Game Boy emulation and low-level emulation of SNES coprocessors.bsnes.org · 29 Sept 2026
Visual features
The site lists HD Mode 7 graphics with optional supersampling, OpenGL multi-pass pixel shaders, and built-in software filters.bsnes.org · 29 Sept 2026
Save tools
bsnes includes a save-state manager with screenshot previews and naming, plus undo and redo support for save states.bsnes.org · 29 Sept 2026
Controller support
The site says bsnes supports Xbox, Nintendo, PC, and PlayStation controllers.bsnes.org · 29 Sept 2026
Capture and playback
The listed features include screenshot capture and movie recording and playback.bsnes.org · 29 Sept 2026
ROM formats and patches
The features page lists 7-zip decompression and BPS and IPS soft-patching support.bsnes.org · 29 Sept 2026
Android setup
The Android guide says to install RetroArch from its official website and add the bsnes core within RetroArch.bsnes.org · 29 Sept 2026
Support
The site offers installation guides, a knowledge base, a troubleshooting guide, and email contact for assistance.bsnes.org · 29 Sept 2026
Intended users
The about page describes bsnes as being for anyone who wants to emulate a SNES on a supported platform.bsnes.org · 29 Sept 2026
Security
The homepage calls the emulator reliable and secure but does not identify a security certification or compliance standard.bsnes.org · 29 Sept 2026

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